(via Starr Hoffman–University of Nevada, Las Vegas) Hello, My colleague James Cheng and I are soliciting participants for a survey related to our ACRL Impact Grant-funded research study: Researchers on Academic Library Impact: Characteristics and Perspectives. This is a research study; its purpose is to explore the perspective and experience of academic library professionals related…
Author: Eric Edwards
Registration Open for ACRL Webinar Viewing at UIC Library of the Health Sciences – Peoria (1:00-3:00 PM on Oct. 24)
(via Emily Johnson, University of Illinois at Chicago Library of the Health Sciences – Peoria campus) The UIC Library of the Health Sciences Peoria will be hosting the ACRL Webinar Recording: “Teaching Online in Plain Language: Creating Clear Research Guides, Library Websites, and Online Instruction” presented by Jason Puckett on Wednesday, October 24th at 1 PM…
Registration Open for Oct. 26 ACRL Delaware Valley Chapter Meeting, “Libraries as Advocates: Leading Activism on Your Campus and Beyond”
(via Jessica Brangiel, Swarthmore College) ACRL Delaware Valley Chapter Librarians as Advocates: Leading Activism on Your Campus and Beyond Fall 2018 Program October 26, 2018 Library Learning Terrace at Drexel University This program seeks to provide insight into the activism and advocacy work being done in libraries in higher education across the Delaware Valley region…
Call for Volunteer to Write Article for ACRL Chapter Topics Newsletter
Are you planning to attend the IACRL activities (particularly the Unconference, along with the Luncheon and Annual Meeting) at this year’s Illinois Library Association Annual Conference? Would you be interested in sharing what you learn from these events with your academic-librarian peers in other states? Consider writing an article for ACRL’s Chapter Topics Newsletter. The…
Registration Open for Nov. 8 “Alzheimer’s and Dementia: How We Support Patrons and Their Care Partners” Event at Naperville PL
(via Reina Williams, Rush University Medical Center) Please join us for the next Community Engagement Networking Group meeting, to be held Thursday, November 8, 9:30-11:30am at the Naperville Public Library, 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Dr., Room C. Dr. Raj Shah, Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center and David J. Kelsey, Outreach Services Manager, St. Charles…
Call for Nominations: Up and Comers (Deadline Extended to Oct. 12)
(via Ramune Kubilius, Northwestern University) Do you know a rising star in the library and information world? Would you like to see them recognized for their promising achievements? Look no further! ATG Media is thrilled to announce the second annual round of nominations for Up and Comers. Who exactly is an “Up and Comer”, you…
IACRL Seeking Feedback on Webinar Options for October 24 Event at UIC Library of the Health Sciences – Peoria
The Illinois Association of College and Research Libraries is holding an ACRL webinar viewing at the University of Illinois at Chicago Library of the Health Sciences – Peoria. The event will take place from 1:00 to 3:00 PM on Wednesday, October 24. In addition to watching the webinar, attendees will have an opportunity to network with…
CARLI Survey on Library Use of Social Media
Are you using social media to promote your library created digital collections or other library materials? The CARLI Created Content Committee is interested in your activities and what social media platforms you use! Please complete the following brief survey about your library′s social media activities: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/promoting_digital Deadline to fill out the survey is Friday, October…
Call for Nominations: ACRL Academic/Research Librarian of the Year
(via Dr. Jennifer Fabbi, Dean of the University Library at California State University, San Marcos) Do you know the next ACRL Academic/Research Librarian of the Year winner? ACRL is now accepting nominations for the ACRL Academic/Research Librarian of the Year. This prestigious award recognizes an outstanding member of the library profession who has made a…
National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region Offering CE Courses (Oct. 6) at MLA Midwest Chapter Annual Conference
(via the National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) The Midwest Chapter of the Medical Library Association Annual Conference in Cleveland, Ohio, is just around the corner. On Saturday October 6th, the GMR will be providing two separate continuing education courses during the event. Each will provide 4 MLA contact hours of…